Talkin’ Blues

A conversation with three time Grammy award winning drummer and songwriter, Brannen Temple (Ruthie Foster Band, Hot Buttered Rhythm, Blaze and Black Red Black.)

A conversation with Grammy Award, W.C. Handy, BBC Blues and Blues Music Award winning musician and producer, Larry Fulcher (Phantom Blues Band, Ruthie Foster Band) - https://larryfulcher.net/

A conversation with American folk/blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter, Chris Smither - www.smither.com

Special thanks to Carol Young, Jane Harbury and Hugh's Room for this interview.

A conversation with American blues singer, songwriter and harmonica player, Chris O'leary (Chris O'Leary Band, Levon Helm's Barnburners) - https://thechrisolearyband.net/

 

A conversation with American blues singer, songwriter, harmonica player, producer and author - Reverend Shawn Amos - Shawnamos.com

Check out Reverend Shawn Amos’ new family variety show “Famously You” on Roku Channel.

A conversation with American musician, singer and songwriter - Cobi (solo artist, Gentlemen Hall) - www.cobimusic.net

A conversation with an award-winning harmonica player, composer, educator and author, Mike Stevens - www.mikestevensmusic.com

A conversation with Sue Foley about her book, "Guitar Women:  Conversations & Life Lessons with six-String Heroines".

A conversation with American pianist, composer and producer Stephen Prutsman, celebrated for his innovative blend of classical, jazz and world-music traditions - www.stephenprutsman.com

A conversation with Italian blues guitarist, singer and songwriter - Claudio De Pascale, the Bari‑based musician behind Bari Blues Connection. Special thanks to Angelica Soliberto for her help with this interview.

A conversation with Polish jazz bassist, composer and singer, Kinga Glyk - www.kingaglyk.com

A conversation with singer, songwriter, harmonica player and the co-founder of the Port Credit Southside Shuffle Jazz and Blues Festival, Chuck Jackson (Downchild, Hogtown All-Stars, Chuck Jackson trio) - www.chuckjackson.com

A conversation with Italian Rock, Jazz and Blues guitarist, songwriter and educator, Lello Panico (Lello Panico & The Electric Roots, Blue Messengers & Blues Noise) and American bassist, songwriter and vocalist, Tim Fritz (Poppa Chubby, Lello Panico & Electric Roots, The Big Easy Apple, Fritz and the Cats).

A conversation with American blues, soul and rhythm and blues guitarist, songwriter and record producer, Laura Chavez - www.Laurachavez.com

A conversation with New York based Italian guitarist, singer, songwriter and educator, Davide Pannozzo - www.davidepannozzo.com

A conversation with American singer/songwriter, “Bayou Soul” artist, Marc Broussard - www.marcbroussard.com

A conversation with American Blues-Rock guitarist, singer and songwriter, Amani Burnham - www.amaniburnham.com.

A conversation with classically trained tenor and the founding member of the Celtic Tenors - Matthew Gilsenan - https://celtic-tenors.com

A conversation with country blues twelve‑string guitarist and vocalist ,Todd Albright - www.toddalbright.com

A conversation with Canadian blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, Brandon Isaak - www.brandonisaak.ca

A conversation with American singer, songwriter and guitarist, Matthew Curry - https://www.matthewcurry.com

A conversation with Juno-nominated singer, songwriter and award winning composer, Amanda Walther (Dizzy & Fay, Dala, solo artist) - https://www.amandawalther.com/

A conversation with Ojibwe–Potawatomi blues and country singer, songwriter, producer, and CEO of New Sun Music - Crystal Shawanda.

A conversation with Brooklyn-based jazz and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, Dida Pelled - https://didamusic.com

A conversation with Iranian-Canadian music performer, composer and teacher - Hooshyar Khayam - www.hooshyar-khayam.com

A conversation with Charleston-based producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of Gale Bird, Sean Monahan - http://www.galebird.com

A conversation with Aki Kumar — the Indian‑born Little Village recording artist, singer‑songwriter, and harmonica player - akikumar.com

A conversation about Kim Simmonds’ autobiography, “Street Corner Talking” with Debbie Lyons Simmonds (wife and personal manager of Kim Simmonds) and Robert Schaffner (author of “Fleetwood Mac in Chicago - The Legendary Chess Blues Session”).  To purchase the book, go to www.savoybrown.com or through other major literary retailers.

A conversation with the singer, guitarist and songwriter of The Cold Stares, Chris Tapp - www.thecoldstares.com

A conversation with Music Industry Entrepreneur - founder and president of Linus Entertainment, Geoff Kulawick - truenorthrecords.com  stonyplainrecords.com

A conversation with Canadian singer/songwriter from Hamilton, Ontario - Tomi Swick  

A conversation with interviewer of major blues and jazz artists, Dan "Danny The Hat" McClosky - http://www.dannythehat.com

A conversation with American Grammy Award nominated blues, soul and Americana singer, songwriter and author - Janiva Magness.

A conversation with Swiss blues musician and songwriter - Philipp Fankhauser - www.philippfankhauser.com

A conversation with American singer, author and songwriter - Mitch Ryder (http://www.mitchryder.net)

A conversation with musician, songwriter, record producer and founding member of Ten Years After - Leo Lyons (Ten Years After, Leo Lyons Kick, Hundred Seventy Split) - www.leolyons.org

A conversation with Canadian blues musician, multi-instrumentalist, producer and vocalist - Teddy Leonard (Fathead, The Hogtown All-Stars, Erin McCallum).

A conversation with Danish songwriter, singer and guitarist - Mike Andersen - www.mikeandersen.com

Backstage interviews at the Escarpment Blues Society Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Harrison Kennedy with Steve Strongman, Andrew Galloway, Alex Erasmi, Dave King, John Morris, Tomi Swick, Chuck Jackson and Harrison Kennedy.  The Escarpment Blues Society

 

A conversation with Belgian Radio DJ, host of the jazz & blues radio show Bluenotes - Nico Kanakaris - https://kl85.net/blue-notes

 

A conversation with guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, Greg Nagy about his latest album, "Just a Little More Time" - (www.gregnagy.com)

A conversation with manager, agent, and promoter at Diesel Management - Todd Littlefield.

A conversation with New England harmonica player, vocalist and songwriter - Ryan Hartt - www.ryanhartt.com

A conversation with American blues singer and the eldest son of Muddy Waters, Mud Morganfield - www.mudmorganfieldblues.com

A conversation with singer, songwriter and guitarist - Jack McHale of Delta Fuse from Ireland.

A conversation with Brant Zwicker (At The Crossroads Blues Radio) about the new Canadian Blues Music Awards.  For more information and for submissions, go to www.canadianbluesmusicawards.awardstage.com.

All sumissions, applications, entries and fan votes must be completed by October 31, 2025.

A conversation with American drummer and songwriter - Scott Devours (The Who, Roger Daltrey, Oleander)

This week on Talkin' Blues, a conversation with Canadian guitarist, educator, singer and songwriter, Frank Cosentino - www.frankcosentino.com

 

A conversation with Arizona Blues/Rock singer, songwriter and guitarist - Brandon Teskey  (Teskey, Under the Sun) - www.teskeyband.com

A conversation with Creative Director, Storyteller and Cellist, Daniel Hamin Go - www.danielhamingo.com